One week from Today (07 Dec 2010)

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#176
BearCat204 said:
Exactly, I mean how else would we get anywhere without the Air Force Taxi service getting us there?
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I guess if you had good enough conditioning you could SWIM where ever you wanted to go but if you went by boat the war would be over before you ever got there.

I'm thinking there are also a lot of ground pounders out there that appreciated the B52s hanging around, C130-puff magic dragon with it's gattlin gun, and maybe those A-10 tank killers roaming the skys with their gattlin gun.

Everybody has a job and I appreciate the job all the services do, even the Navy (just kidding). Hmmmm, aren't you guys the ones that ferry tha Marines around, eventually?:rofl:
 
#177
#177
vol63 said:
I was thinking of joining up after I get my masters. I'm a 4.0 student and want to put any skills I may have to use for the good people of the United States. Do you military guys think this is a wise career choice? I'd like to one day analyze criminal interrogations and I feel like this route could be prosperous for me
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I dont think its ever a "bad idea". Serving your country is a great choice. I did it a little backwards from what your doing tho...I joined and let the AF pay for my BS and MS.

If you want something in criminal interrogations....you need to look into being a OSI officer for the AF.
 
#178
#178
Bossfrog said:
No air taxi can deliver the way the Air Force Birds Can. :spank:
However, without AMMO the Air Force is just another unscheduled airline. Bombs away VOLS!!!
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And without AMMO,:machgun: the Army is just another branch of the Salvation Army.
 
#179
#179
As I was boarding a bus for basic training I was being seen off by family and friends. A family friend there who was a WWII veteran gave me a little advice which served me well then and has ever since.
"Be friendly with everyone, but choose your friends wisely".
Good luck.
 
#181
#181
air_force_vol said:
I dont think its ever a "bad idea". Serving your country is a great choice. I did it a little backwards from what your doing tho...I joined and let the AF pay for my BS and MS.

If you want something in criminal interrogations....you need to look into being a OSI officer for the AF.
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Will do. A friend of mine mentioned the same thing so coming from two sources tells me it's something I should do. What are some of the potential benefits of going into the Force with a masters? (if any)

Edit: My reason for asking, I wanted to get my masters before joining out of... "fear" i guess, that I would never finish my masters if I joined before going to college. Hopefully I'm going the right route here
 
#182
#182
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

GOD BLESS AND YOU AND ALL OF OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO REMAIN IN OUR PRAYERS!:salute:
 
#183
#183
Ron Mexico said:
I think you maybe suffering from the grass always being greener on the other side. There are bad AF assignments. And some AF guys do have to do long tours in the desert. But that's mostly Senior NCO's and Field Grade Officers. But there are a lot of lessons that a man can learn from being in the military (regardless of branch) that are things that will help you for the rest of your life.
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Absolutely! The military is a great place to "grow up"and mature. It helps you set goals, take responsibility, and mange your own affairs. It instills discipline which we all need. Take advantage of what the service offers while in-service and after leaving use your education benefits. Every base or post offers challenges but also rewards that will last a lifetime. It is a great experience and prepares you, I think, for the rest of your life.
 
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#184
chuck0303 said:
Absolutely! The military is a great place to "grow up"and mature. It helps you set goals, take responsibility, and mange your own affairs. It instills discipline which we all need. Take advantage of what the service offers while in-service and after leaving use your education benefits. Every base or post offers challenges but also rewards that will last a lifetime. It is a great experience and prepares you, I think, for the rest of your life.
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This is very well said... Sums up exactly why people like me should join. The discipline, the life-long goals, the maturity...
 
#185
#185
tums said:
November was bad enough. We stopped by there on our way to Guam. Fairchild isn't much better in the winter!
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Why you guys want to go to cold weather bases? I went from Lackland (TX) to Sheppard (TX) to Webb (TX) to Columbus (MS) to Keesler (MS) to Gunter (AL) to Randolph (TX) to RAF Bewntwaters, UK to Randolph (San Antonio). Not fun being in Alabubba with all those Tide & War Eagle fans I tell you, that is until we beat them, then they were sick puppies.
 
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#186
vol63 said:
This is very well said... Sums up exactly why people like me should join. The discipline, the life-long goals, the maturity...
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You'll never regret it. After you get out of basic and through your technical training things will be a lot better and you'll meet some really fine people. Apply yourself in your training and you'll do well. Enjoy where you're stationed (whatever base) and see what there is to see and experience in the local area; that goes for any branch. Good luck!
 
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#187
vol63 said:
Will do. A friend of mine mentioned the same thing so coming from two sources tells me it's something I should do. What are some of the potential benefits of going into the Force with a masters? (if any)

Edit: My reason for asking, I wanted to get my masters before joining out of... "fear" i guess, that I would never finish my masters if I joined before going to college. Hopefully I'm going the right route here
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Having a higher education (Masters) is certainly helpful and particularly to getting in an OSI job, but job performance is a big part of it also, doing a good job. Like a lot of things, there can be a pecking order, those that have X (a Master's) and those that do not let's them qualify for positions not otherwise available to those who don't have that accomplishment. Today, though, there are many, many people in the enlisted ranks that have higher degrees and multiple degrees. Many courses are offered at practically all AF bases or surrounding areas and through e-learning it's virtually available anywhere you are. I imagine its the same for all of the services but the AF pushes their folks somewhat in that direction, that is, they want to do it, not because they have to do it. They make those services available and usually provide tuition assistance. I know I took a lot of courses where the AF paid 75% and at one time 90% of my tuition costs while on active duty. I was taking courses for $10 plus the costs of my book. There are huge opportunities to get or increase your eucation while in the military.
 
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#188
vol63 said:
Will do. A friend of mine mentioned the same thing so coming from two sources tells me it's something I should do. What are some of the potential benefits of going into the Force with a masters? (if any)

Edit: My reason for asking, I wanted to get my masters before joining out of... "fear" i guess, that I would never finish my masters if I joined before going to college. Hopefully I'm going the right route here
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The masters isn't going to help you directly with the AF but inderectly its pays off big time. Mainly when selected for promotion.

All you need to become the officer (inluding an OSI officer) is a bachelors. However, that masters degree is going to look sweet when you go up for a board (Major and up). I just finished my masters last month and they were telling us that only 1% of the AF holds a masters degree.

On top of all of that....the VA is trying to push for a bill to where the goverment will pay (tuition assistance) for a doctrine.
 
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#190
vol63 said:
I was thinking of joining up after I get my masters. I'm a 4.0 student and want to put any skills I may have to use for the good people of the United States. Do you military guys think this is a wise career choice? I'd like to one day analyze criminal interrogations and I feel like this route could be prosperous for me
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Good route to take. All branches have a CID that can help. Might even make it a career.
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#191
#191
air_force_vol said:
It was still that way in 98 when I went. Flew from Knoxville to Chicago to San Antonio. It was day light when we landed so we sat at the airport in a holding room for about 3 hours. TI came and got us and put us on the bus...it was pitch black and all I remember was passing where the Spurs play.

Your right tho....you have no clue how to escape even if you wanted to. I remember running at 3 am (because it was black flag by 7 am) and all you could see was the golden arches of McDonalds right outside of the base.
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Ah, the McDonald's arches right off base. Those things taunted me for two months.
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#192
#192
Vol_4_Life said:
Ah, the McDonald's arches right off base. Those things taunted me for two months.
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That's right, they were right on the other side of the fence from the 321st. Those arches were really bright while running in the am.
 
#195
#195
JALeon04 said:
I am an Air Force veteran and just want to say congrats! You will learn tons and will become a better man for it. Basic training will be tough for the first few days because it is a big adjustment. Good luck at Lackland AFB. I am sure your family is very proud. The best piece of advice I have for you is to keep your ears open and your mouth shut! You will hear this a thousand times...ATTENTION TO DETAIL!
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Oh that's right -- the OP probably IS at Lackland! Well, San Antonio isn't a bad place to be during the holidays. Here's at least one native who will yell "Go Vols" right along with you! Thanks for your service!
 
#196
#196
Yankee_Vol said:
Dude its the chAir Force :p

Shoulda joined the Army.....but good luck to ya
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lol I wasn't going to say it but it is a joke that Army guys say all the time. But in all seriousness good luck and I guarentee that you will enjoy this experience for the rest of your life. If you get a chance write me a letter, I would love to hear your experience. Below is my address and if you write me a letter I will write you back. God Bless and GO VOLS!!!

1LT JERED A. COLLINS
E Co, FSC CTF 1-502 INFANTRY "FIRST STRIKE"
101st AIRBORNE (AIR ASSAULT)
Zharay District, FOB WILSON, Afghanistan
APO AE 09370
 
#197
#197
volfan51128 said:
Hey Brother, dont let some of these clowns on this site get you down. Most of them are in another branch because they weren't smart enough or their record wasn't clean enough to get in the Air Force. They have bigger mouths than Kanye West...lol...

Before you guys in the other branches start bashing me...I'm just joking. We are all in this thing together. We just pick on each other like a bunch of brothers.

Anyhow, as a member of the United States Air Force, I want to say welcome to the team. You made a great choice and you will not be disappointed.

Aim High...Fly, Fight, Win!

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Seriously? There are smart people in every branch of the service. There is a stigma with each branch that generalizes but doesn't actually hold any truth. Per capita for each service Marines and Army are always going to have more deaths due to the fact they are in the "fight". However, there are "some" jobs that puts Airman and Sailors in harms way.

If you don't believe anything I am saying come to FOB Wilson, Afghanistan and look at my Battalion's Wall of Honor compared to Sailors and Airmen's Wall of Honor. I have lost 12 Soldiers out of my Battalion with 7 coming from one company alone.

This isn't a pissing match between services, I am only trying to state the facts of what I see on a daily basis in Afghanistan. Our 3 J-tacs (from the Air Force) work very hard in our TOC.
 
#198
#198
chuck0303 said:
I guess if you had good enough conditioning you could SWIM where ever you wanted to go but if you went by boat the war would be over before you ever got there.

I'm thinking there are also a lot of ground pounders out there that appreciated the B52s hanging around, C130-puff magic dragon with it's gattlin gun, and maybe those A-10 tank killers roaming the skys with their gattlin gun.

Everybody has a job and I appreciate the job all the services do, even the Navy (just kidding). Hmmmm, aren't you guys the ones that ferry tha Marines around, eventually?:rofl:
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The Warhogs are awesome. Here in Afghanistan they fly over all the time and when they fire their cannon's it is loud as crap.
 
#200
#200
A young friend of my son leaves today for Air Force basic training in Texas. Good luck to you and thank you for your service. It will be an experience you will enjoy and appreciate over the years.
 
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